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    Posted On: 13-Apr-2003
    From: "Roxanne Bracewell" [bracerox.....net]
    Subject: Re: [roatan] Roatan Communities



    As you know we bought property on the east end CampBay and I was
    wondering if they have had any problems down there ? We are presently
    building a beach cottage and by the way thanks for all the info group,on
    cabinet makers ,solar and sat dishes very helpful.I am little nervous this
    week as my son 7 and superman my husband are going to be there.If
    anyone lives near there maybe you could stop by,only gringos there I am told
    shouldn't be hard to find. Lot 12 .Thanks again to all
    Roxanne
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Steve "
    To:
    Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 11:39 PM
    Subject: [roatan] Roatan Communities
    > Dear Roger,
    >
    > I lived in the West Bay area for six months and enjoyed it, but I was up
    the
    > hill on the ridge. A lot of nice people live in West Bay.
    >
    > Anywhere in Roatan you will find a social scene in my experience. Roatan
    is
    > great in that you can find a comfortable group no matter what your budget
    as
    > well, since the communities range from very low cost to more expensive.
    > There also isn't a lot of snobbery on Roatan. One of the wealthiest
    people
    > I know there is a real down home type of person who I spent quite a bit of
    > time talking to about solar energy before I even realized he had more
    money
    > than I ever would.
    >
    > You don't say what nationality you are, but there are people from Europe,
    > the UK, the US, some from South America, Canada, other Central America,
    > mainland Honduras, a few from Africa and maybe an Aussie or two. It makes
    a
    > nice multinational mix.
    >
    > There are also planned communities where you can let more of the cares
    rest
    > on someone else. You can see a list of those at:
    > http://www.roatanet.com in the Community Living Section.
    >
    > I also lived in an islander community where I was the only gringo and made
    > some good friends there. That was in 1995 when I came to Roatan to live
    the
    > first time. The islanders were very patient with me as I did silly
    things,
    > like use WAY too much of the community water one day by accident.
    >
    > One area that fascinates me is the East End, since I have never lived
    there.
    > I have had friends who lived in Oak Ridge and they seemed to really enjoy
    > it. When I'd visit, time seemed to take on a little different quality
    there
    > on the key-a sort of suspension of time, if that makes sense.
    >
    > >
    >
    > Best regards,
    > Steve
    > Moderator - Send cries for help to steve.....com
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